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Handel’s History: The Ohio-based ice cream shop opened its first location in 1945 by Alice Handel, and has since expanded to 150 locations across 15 states. The first KC metro location officially opens tomorrow (8/28) at 11885 W 95th St. near Oak Park Mall in Overland Park. A second location is in the works in Belton at 1014 East North Avenue.

Sweet Relief: Handel’s Ice Cream will offer 48 monthly rotating flavors (over 100 total in their collection), as well as sorbet, sherbets, and ices. While we haven’t been (yet), here are the three flavors we will try on our first visit: Deep Dish Apple Pie, Pumpkin Cheesecake Chunk, and Vanilla Caramel Brownie.

Pours in the Park: Presented by Holladay Distillery and Rose Productions, the event highlights the Midwest’s deep ties to bourbon. Guests can sample pours from more than 45 premium brands, enjoy chef-crafted appetizers by Andrew Longres of Acre, and take home a Glencairn tasting glass.

Sip in Style: The event also features live blues by Good Foot, hand-rolled cigars, a bourbon-paired s’mores ice cream station, with a bourbon ice luge rounding out the evening. For those seeking more, an add-on experience called Sunset Seminar will feature rare Holladay bourbons and an in-depth look at the craft. Proceeds will support the Missouri Corn Growers Association.

Northland Slices: Pizza Tascio will open at Northwest Barry Road and North Stoddard Avenue near Zona Rosa. It will be the sixth metro location and seventh total (St. Joseph). Pizza Tascio currently operates one location north of the river, at 1111 Burlington St.

Dinner & Dessert: According to co-owner Eli Lombardino, the new location will feature Pizza Tascio’s “most updated look” and could feature gelato on the menu. The pizzeria has become one of Kansas City’s favorites for NY-style, offering pizza by the slice or whole pies.

🪧 Dog Bar 4 Sale: The former Bar K site in Berkley Riverfront, which abruptly closed last month, is now for sale. What’s your best idea for the site?

⛽️ Gas Station Adventures: While all the local gas station news seems to revolve around Buc-ee’s, a 6,000-square-foot travel center is currently under construction in Edgerton. Maverik Inc. targets a November opening at I-35 and Homestead Lane.

🏈 Preseason Football: Season six of The Franchise, an in-house docuseries covering the Chiefs, drops this Friday night on the Kansas City Chiefs YouTube channel.

🏓 Friday Night Padel: Mark your calendars for this Friday night for Final Friday at La Casa del Padel. The all-ages event features top-tier padel, drinks, a food truck, cardio, and raffle prizes.

🌻 Sunflower Celebration: For the readers on the west side of State Line, it’s almost time to celebrate your state! The Kansas State Fair is set for September 5-14 in Hutchinson.

💍 Engagement Photos: Someone asked us yesterday if Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift got engaged at Loose Park. While we can say with (almost) absolute certainty that they did not get engaged there, a city can dream…

🤝 Howdy, Partners: Interested in what it looks like to partner with KC Daily and get your name down there? 👇 Let’s talk.